Longan
An important Chinese cultivar with large fruit, thin skin, and a small seed. It is best used for canning due to its low sweetness.
Mostly sand with some silt and clay; better structure than sandy soil, good drainage, moderately fertile.
Ideal for most plants, especially in loamy soils.
Adequate organic matter levels, common in well-managed agricultural soils.
Very low salinity, ideal for most crops.
Impact: No adverse effects on plant growth. Suitable for a wide variety of crops.
Humid conditions, often found in tropical climates.
Impact: Can lead to excessive moisture, promoting diseases like mildew and root rot; may benefit certain moisture-loving plants.
A micronutrient essential for thyroid function and metabolism in animals.